Chem 9 Lab - Instructions

  1. For each experiment, print out a copy of the Procedure and the Report form and bring them both with you to your scheduled lab period. Printable copies of these documents are available in the list below for each experiment. Instructions on how to print these files may be found in the Chemistry Lab Manual Introduction.

  2. Bring all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) listed for the experiment to the lab with you.

  3. Carefully read both documents for each scheduled activity before arriving at your weekly lab period.

  4. The experiments listed below are not necessarily in the order that they will be performed in the lab. Please consult your syllabus for the exact schedule of your Chem 9 experiments.

Chem 9 Experiments

Measurements in the Laboratory

Procedure | Lab Report | PPE: lab coat, goggles, closed shoes

Paper Chromatography of Gel Ink Pens

Procedure | Lab Report | PPE: lab coat, goggles, closed shoes

The Properties of Oxygen Gas

Procedure | Lab Report | PPE: lab coat, goggles, closed shoes

Detection and Absorption of Ultraviolet Light

Procedure | Lab Report | PPE: lab coat, goggles

Flame Tests and Atomic Spectra

Procedure | Lab Report​ | PPE: lab coat, goggles, closed shoes

Lewis Structures and Molecular Shapes

Procedure | Lab Report | PPE: none

Electrical Conductivity of Aqueous Solutions

Procedure | Lab Report​ | PPE: lab coat, goggles, closed shoes

Acids, Bases and pH

Procedure | Lab Report | PPE: lab coat, goggles, closed shoes

Single Replacement Reactions and Battery

Procedure | Lab Report | PPE: lab coat, goggles, closed shoes

Double Replacement Reactions

Procedure | Lab Report | PPE: lab coat, goggles, closed shoes

Synthetic Polymers and Plastics

Procedure | Lab Report | PPE: lab coat, goggles, closed shoes

Making Soap - Saponification

Procedure | Lab Report | PPE: lab coat, goggles, closed shoes